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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.63, 1,412.64 and 502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.63, 1,412.64 and 502.88 is: 754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.63 : 1,412.64 = 502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.63/1,412.64 = 502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.63x = 1,412.64 × 502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.63x = 710,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,381.34/941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.42

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